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BANKS OF WORLD |
| Central
Banks of the World Description: An annotated listing of the worlds central banks including links to information about central banks and multilateral financial institutions. The author of the listing has served at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and at the White House. He is now an international consultant based near Washington, D.C. + Full Record Keywords: banks, banking, financial institutions, economics, monetary authorities http://adams.patriot.net/~bernkopf/
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| Bank
of Japan World Wide Web Site Description: The Bank of Japan's Web site provides information about the Japanese economy and the activities of the Bank itself. The site makes available public statements from the Bank, including Bank of Japan financial statements; a large range of economic and financial reports and statistics; research papers; and lists of Bank of Japan publications with subscription information. Files that can be downloaded directly from the site include the Quarterly Economic Outlook (as a .pdf file or a zip archive containing WordPerfect and MS-Excel files), Financial Markets (zipped Word documents), the TANKAN summary (Short-Term Economic Survey of Enterprises in Japan - pdf or zipped MS-Excel files), Payment and Settlement Statistics (zipped Word documents), and Long-Term Time-Series Data (text files which can be viewed online). The site is available in both Japanese and English and in "frames" and "no frames" versions. + Full Record Keywords: banks, Japan, economic indicators, finance http://www.boj.or.jp/en/index.htm |
| Bank
for International Settlements (BIS) Description: The Bank for International Settlements was created in 1930 as an intergovernmental body which aims to promote the cooperation of central banks and foster international financial stability. It also acts as an agent in connection with various international financial agreements. Its website offers details of the purpose and history of BIS, including the full text of its establishing documents such as the Hague Agreement and the Brussels Protocol. It also contains information on current activities including recent press releases and 'BIS Review' a collection of important articles and transcripts of speeches by senior central bankers. Additionally, the site offers links to the homepages of central banks worldwide. + Full Record Keywords: finance, banks, international relations http://www.bis.org/ |
| Bank
for International Settlements Description: The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) is a central banking institution which is unique at the international level. It is owned and controlled by central banks and it provides a number of highly-specialised services to central banks and, through them, to the international financial system. Its aims include promoting the co-operation of central banks and to foster international financial stability. The site contains a lot of information about the BIS and its ongoing activities with links to many of the world's central banks. As a centre for monetary and economic research, the BIS contributes to a better understanding of international financial markets and the interaction of national monetary policies, and many of its publications including economics papers and working papers are available in full-text. + Full Record Keywords: banks, economics, finance, working papers, international economics http://www.bis.org |
| World Council of Credit Unions, Inc. Description: World Council of Credit Unions represents about 85 countries and its head office is in the USA. WOCCU's main activity is microfinance, which provides modest savings programmes for low-income businesses. Its priority is to establish and modernise credit union systems. The site has reports on activities and news items on recent projects. There are links to other microfinance sites too. Details of future conferences can be downloaded. There are numerous publications accessible on the site - press releases, research monographs and WOCCU reports. Many reports are in PDF format. + Full Record Keywords: credit, microfinance, business ethics, banks, economic development http://www.woccu.org/ |
| South
African Reserve Bank Description: The South African Reserve Bank was set up in 1914 as a "direct result of the disruption caused by the First World War." The website includes a detailed section about the Bank, its functions and historical development. The Banks main functions include management of banknotes and coins, serving as the Governments bank, collection and interpretation of statistics, monetary and exchange rate policy and the supervision of banks. The site holds details about the external relations and operations undertaken by the Bank and provides a series of fact sheets on issues relating to the Bank and economical topics such as ‘Why is inflation bad?’ and ‘Interest rates and how they work’. There is an archive of addresses by governors and press releases from 1995. Economic and financial information incorporating data for South Africa, statistics and annual reports is also included. + Full Record Keywords: South Africa, banks, statistics, financial information, economics, exchange rate http://www.resbank.co.za/ |
| World Banking Abstracts Description: World Banking Abstracts is a reference source providing immediate access to articles published in over 400 banking and finance publications internationally. Each issue of the journal contains concise 75 word abstracts of published information in all areas of finance, classified by subject and fully indexed. The abstracts are drawn from journals, magazines, and hard to find research reports such as those from the US Federal Reserve Banks, the EC research institutes and universities throughout the world. Key topics include: financial institutions; insurance and pensions; financial instruments and markets; financial operations and services; management, accounting and technology; policy, law and regulation; international and national economies and principles and methods. The site contains information on the editorial board, notes for contributors; subscriptions details and the opportunity to obtain a sample copy. Whilst advertising tables of contents, these are currently unavailable. + Full Record Keywords: banking, finance, institutions, insurance, pensions, management, accounting, economics, law, journal http://www.blackwellpublishers.co.uk/asp/journal.asp?ref=02659484 |
| De
Nederlandsche Bank Description: This website gives an introduction to De Nederlandsche Bank (The Bank of the Netherlands). Available on this site are statistics for monetary and financial developments, balance of payments, capital market, interest and exchange rates for the Netherlands. A section on the European Monetary Union (EMU) includes information on the Maastricht Treaty, the European Central Bank and what the introduction of the ‘euro’ will mean to the Netherlands. There are a list of publications including acts and regulations produced by the Bank and a list of links to other related World Wide Web sites. The Summary Balance Sheet of De Nederlandsche Bank is produced once a week and can be read using Adobe Acrobat. News items and speeches are also available online. A frames capable browser is required. Available in English and Dutch. + Full Record Keywords: Netherlands, Holland, statistics, European Monetary Union, finance, economy, banks http://www.dnb.nl/english/index.htm |
| ISMA
(International Securities Market Association) Centre Description: Based at the University of Reading the ISMA (International Securities Market Association) Centre, which opened in 1998, is a business school for financial markets. It is "unique in Europe in being a university institute founded by the trade association which represents virtually all the international banks and securities and investment houses in the world... It was set up specifically to help provide the trained people needed by the global investment banking and investment management industries." As well as offering its own professional certification the Centre provides a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and short courses. There is a full list of working papers and publications with abstracts available for some titles. Areas of research are also highlighted these include fixed income securities, financial econometrics, financial risk management and corporate finance. There are biographies of staff members and links to lists of their publications. + Full Record Keywords: international financial markets, finance http://www.isma.rdg.ac.uk/ |
| IMF
Working Papers Description: This site contains the full text of all IMF Working Papers published by the International Monetary Fund since January 1997. The papers cover a wide range of topics relating to economics and finance. This has included: surveys of inflation, capital flows, exchange rate mechanisms, tax, transitional economies, banks, monetary policy, international finance and pensions. They provide valuable material on current economic research and details of economies worldwide. Users should note that they are offered in pdf format and therefore require access to an Adobe Acrobat Reader for use. They are ordered chronologically on the site. + Full Record Keywords: economics, macroeconomics, currency, inflation, tax, exchange rates, international monetary systems, economic policy, banks, financial markets, capital, investment, International Monetary Fund, retirement pensions, pension schemes, multilateral trade, pensions, international trade http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/CAT/wp1_sp.cfm?s_year=1997&e_year=2000&brtype=default |
| Survey
of Electronic Money Developments Description: "The Bank for International Settlements (BIS), through the Secretariat to the Committee on Payment and Settlement Systems (CPSS) and with the invaluable help of central banks worldwide, has been regularly surveying electronic money developments." This documents details their findings, which have concentrated on ensuring that " ... central banks have adequate information to monitor the growth of electronic money and to assess its possible consequences." The report is based on information on electronic money products currently in use (or planned to be in use) in 68 countries or territories and relates to late 1999 or early 2000. The full text of the publication is available as a .pdf file, with the foreward also available in .htm format. + Full Record Keywords: Banking, finance, money, electronic commerce, international economics http://www.bis.org/publ/cpss38.pdf |
| Grindlays
Private Bank Description: This is an example of a private bank (ie. one which is not quoted on the Stock Market). Grindlays has existed for over 170 years and is "a leading provider of multi-currency investment management, banking and trust services to affluent individuals and families in the high growth, emerging markets of the middle east and the sub continent. " The site has information about its history (originating in London) and services. It is now owned by Standard Chartered Group. There are updates on the world foreign exchange markets and news of the bank itself. + Full Record Keywords: banks, banking, private banks, investment, financial services, money http://www.pb.grindlays.com/about/index.html |
| Global
Poverty Report Description: This 23-page report stems from the G8 Okinawa Summit in July 2000, considering the role that the World Bank, International Monetary Fund and MDBs (Multilateral Development Banks) need to play at the country level, offering policy advice, " ... financial and technical support for long-term country-driven programs, as well as support to deal with shocks ... [and to] ... provide advice that helps governments create a sound environment for private sector development." It also considers the key role they have to play at the global level where " ... they can help shape international rules and ensure the provision of global public goods." The full text of the report is available in .pdf format. + Full Record Keywords: Economics, poverty, World Bank, International Monetary Fund, I.M.F., banks, finance, aid, sustainable development http://www.worldbank.org/html/extdr/extme/G8_poverty2000.pdf |
| Centre
for the Study of Financial Innovation Description: CSFI describes itself as "an independent London-based think tank, funded by the world's top banks, which explores the future of the financial services industry." It was established in 1992, and arranges meetings, seminars and research projects. CSFI has no ideological stance, apart from believing in free markets. Current topics of interest are microfinance, EMU, the Internet, financial regulation and risk management. The site features "Banana Skins" surveys on the future of the banking system (in PDF format). Details of their publications (paper-based) are given. CSFI is a registered charity and members are welcome. + Full Record Keywords: Financial services, banking, microfinance, financial economics, investment, EMU http://www.csfi.demon.co.uk/index2.htm |
| Globalisation:
Governments/Organisations/Trade Description: This efficient and straightforward site "provides links to a range of materials related to globalisation. It identifies the key organisations, including banks, regional and world organisations, governments and think tanks, as well as watchdog sites critical of globalisation. There are also links to other sites which provide material relevant to globalisation studies and international affairs". Belinda Weaver, of the University of Queensland Library, who has created the site, has added brief but useful descriptions to all the links that she has listed, making this resource collection a good first stop for anyone exploring the issues of globalisation whether from a sociological, political or economic point of view. + Full Record Keywords: trade, sociology, economics, politics, globalization http://www.uq.edu.au/jrn/global/ |
| State
Statistical Committee of Azerbaijan Republic Description: The State Statistical Committee of Azerbaijan Republic provides socio-economic data in tabular form only, generally covering the early 1990's onwards. Statistics are provided for the main socio-economic indicators, with more detailed breakdowns in other areas including population; employment/unemployment; environment; health; housing; graduates (by type of institution); gross domestic product; price indexes (consumer and food); average monthly wages and their distribution according to sex; agriculture; construction; tourism; crime. Other topics include: refugees and internally displaced persons; pensioners and pension expenditure; cinemas and public libraries; publication of books and pamphlets; unofficial business activities; navigation, air traffic, and communications; deposit banks. Also includes: comparative data on various countries, and comparative international data; total world population from 1980 to 2050 (projected). This resource is also available in Azerbaijani. + Full Record Keywords: Azerbaijan, Asia, Eastern Europe, Islamic countries, Caucasus, former Soviet Union, statistics, demography, employment, economy, GDP, prices, agriculture, industrial economics, social science, leisure, culture, transport, environment http://www.statcom.baku-az.com |
| Mondaq
Business Briefing Description: "Mondaq Business Briefing is a service dedicated to professionals and business people involved in international trade and investment. The site provides global coverage of legislation and regulations, corporate finance, offshore finance, market analysis, economic analysis, risk management, property, consultancy, and worldwide business news. Information is supplied by leading lawyers, accountants, chartered surveyors, stock exchanges, banks, government bodies and leading international risk management consultants". Information on the site can be searched by keyword or browsed. Information provided includes a professional services directory, concentrating on financial and legal areas; company information on contributors to the site; and articles of varying length on topics concerned with international trade and investment. Articles are provided by a large number of contributors who use the site to advertise their business. To access the information, users must register, but all services are free except for one database providing abstracts on EC documentation. The site requires a frames capable browser but uses frames to the best effect, easing navigation of the site. (Formerly Business Monitor Online). + Full Record Keywords: international trade, investment, legislation, finance, consultancy http://www.mondaq.com/ |
| IMF
Papers on Policy Analysis and Assessment Description: This site contains the full text of this series of papers which are published by the International Monetary Fund from 1997 onwards. They provide information on all aspects of economic policy worldwide, including finance, currency, banking, monetary systems, capital markets and economic development. Users should note that the full text is often provided in pdf format and therefore requires access to an Adobe Acrobat Reader for use. + Full Record Keywords: economic policy, economic development, currency, financial markets, banks, finance, International Monetary Fund http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/CAT/ppaa.cfm |
| ABN
AMRO Bank Description: ABN AMRO has a presence in 76 countries and territories, providing "universal banking services consisting of commercial and investment banking products to corporate nationally and internationally operating clients as well as personal and private banking customers." The ABN AMRO Web site one key area on International Network. This section has business news and economic research including a emerging markets column and information on the Euro. Also of interest is the World in and Currencies of the World. + Full Record Keywords: investment banking, banks, commerce, finance, currency http://www.abnamro.com/ |
| Qualisteam
Banking and Finance Description: This site contains a large listing of banks, stock exchanges and markets from around the world. It claims 95% coverage of banking websites, just over 1,000 are currently listed. It is also possible to subscribe to the monthly newletter devoted to banking, finance and markets on the Internet. An unmoderated mailing list is available as well as a newsgroup-style moderated forum for discussion about banking, finance and markets. It is available in English, French and Italian. + Full Record Keywords: money, finance, banks, investment, markets http://www.qualisteam.com/ |
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